Now toss all the ingredients into a bowl, and mix together. You can use a big spoon to mix it with, or just your hands. Puppy chow is super customizable! You can mix in anything you like! Try some pretzels, plain Cheerios, or Honey Grahams cereal! Turkey Cupcakes are the cutest little Thanksgiving themed dessert. Make them as a special treat for the holidays! Caramel corn– I highly recommend using caramel corn that has peanuts in it! It adds a little extra something and pairs well with the Reese’s pieces. You can make your own caramel corn too! I have found that semi-sweet chocolate chips are the best for making puppy chow. Of course, you could experiment with your favorite variety, but it will affect the overall flavor.

Then microwave the mixture for 30-45 seconds. Stir to combine until butter is completely melted and well incorporated.This tasty treat can be made into the best goodie bag for Halloween and Thanksgiving parties. Your kids can even hand it out to their classmates as a special treat before their school break in the fall. In the 1920’s, Harry Burnett (H.B.) Reese was the man responsible for introducing the world to the magic of the much-loved combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were originally known as “Penny Cups.” I love getting to make fun and spooky Halloween-themed dishes this time of year! Not only are they always fun to make, but people always love eating them! Step 7: Add in the candy. Next, add in the 1 cup ( 237 grams) of chopped Kit Kats, 1 cup of Reese's peanut butter cups, ½ cup ( 87.5 grams) of candy corn, 2 tablespoons ( 10 grams) of Halloween sprinkles, ½ cup of M&M's candies, and 2 tablespoons ( 15 grams) of candy eyes. Gently stir until well combined. Serve immediately or store for later. This recipe has the savory coming from the pretzels and salted peanuts. Your sweet tooth is satisfied by the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and the Reese’s Pieces candy. It’s perfect for the holidays and for any hikers in your family. There’s Peanut Butter in my Chocolate

Step 5: Coat the cereal. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over your Chex ( and Cheerios) and use a rubber spatula to gently fold the cereal until it is well coated.

Other ideas for this trail mix:

Yes! Rice Chex is great, but feel free to switch it out for any other Chex (or similar) cereal variety. The Reeses puffs could also be switched for Captain Crunch’s peanut butter cereal. But feel free to use any of your favorite peanut butter or chocolate cereals depending on your preference. Corn Chex cereal– Corn Chex take on the flavor of sweet ingredients really well. They’re super tasty in this recipe. Make sure you don't overmix your muddy buddies, as the chunks are the best part! Only stir enough for everything to be coated and well-combined. Step 2: Add melting ingredients. In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup ( 180 grams) of chocolate chips, ½ cup ( 129 grams) of peanut butter, and ¼ cup ( 56.75 grams) of butter.

Ok, it’s go time and yet you just realized that other than the big meal you still have to eat and entertain guests before it’s ready. Ugh, there’s always one more thing to do.Why not just buy all the ingredients and make a giant batch of homemade trail mix? Sure, I was spending a little bit more that way, but I had a much bigger bag of goodness for the drive. What is in a Sweet and Salty Trail Mix: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - 1 cup of Reese's peanut butter cups, either the small bite-sized ones or just the regular size that has been cut into chunks. So pop down to your local B&M, grab everything you need and WATCH our how-to make Reese's Cheesecake recipe video for a dessert to die for.